Denis Villeneuve has a fan in fellow director Christopher Nolan, who recently gave him a rave review. The 2x Oscar-winning praised Dune: Part Two as “a miraculous job of adaptation,” wrapping up Villeneuve’s two-part feature portrayal of Frank Herbert‘s 1965 sci-fi novel.

Part Two' as a groundbreaking adaptation, comparing it to 'The Empire Strikes Back'. He commends its immersive world and unique visuals. The film builds on the first half of Herbert's novel, continuing Paul Atreides' journey against the Harkonnen empire.